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09/17/2026 · Wrangell City and & Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Region
The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.
Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
Shakespeare turns aging into three small, blazing pictures: a bare tree, a fading day, and a fire collapsing into ash. Read closely, and you’ll see why this sonnet feels less like a lecture about mortality than a hand finding yours in the dark.
09/16/2026
The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous sentence is usually treated as a badge of sophistication. Read in context, it is stranger and more useful: a warning that reality may demand contradiction without granting us the comfort of a tidy answer.
09/16/2026
The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner
Washington keeps selling speed while Congress argues over the bill’s fine print. Meanwhile, families, courts, and the Federal Reserve keep forcing the country to confront the same question: who pays for the promises?
09/16/2026
The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down
Projecting paintings onto warehouse walls is not automatically an art experience. Sometimes it’s a dazzling doorway into an artist’s work; sometimes it’s a screensaver wearing a beret.
09/16/2026
The Bear Needs to Stop Cooking and Go Home
The Bear was once television’s most thrilling kitchen fire. Now it’s standing in the smoke, staring meaningfully at a plate of risotto while everyone insists the flames are character development.
09/17/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going to diesel generation starting October 1st, 2023. As you know, our hydroelectric generation system has had some issues this past year. In order to provide reliable power to the community, we will be starting up our diesel generators on October 1st, 2023. This will be a temporary situation until we can get our hydroelectric system repaired and back to normal operations. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Water Shutoff Alert for Church Street and Bevier Street Residents in Wrangell
The City and Borough of Wrangell Public Works Department will be shutting off water to Church Street and Bevier St. for necessary repairs. Please be advised that water service will be interrupted for an indefinite period to allow Public Works to complete this critical maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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The Planning Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the borough's zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and other land use controls. Services include: * **Zoning Information and Permits:** Assistance with understanding zoning regulations and obtaining necessary permits for construction, renovation, or changes in land use. * **Subdivision Review:** Processing applications for the division of land into smaller parcels. * **Building Permits:** Issuing permits for new construction, additions, and alterations to ensure compliance with building codes. * **Comprehensive Planning:** Developing and updating the borough's long-range plans for community growth and development. * **Economic Development:** Supporting initiatives that promote business growth and diversification within Wrangell. Residents and businesses are encouraged to consult with the Planning Department early in their project planning process to ensure compliance and a smooth approval process. Contact Information: Planning Department City and Borough of Wrangell 205 Front Street Wrangell, AK 99929 Phone: (907) 874-3900 Email: [email protected]
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